Tag Archives: smooth plane

Latest Frame Commission and Box Done

Posted on August 15, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

I recently received an order for two picture frames from someone in the Portrait Artists of Arizona, they will be used on paintings entered into shows so that’s exciting! She asked for a fairly simple frame with a black finish. … Continue reading →

Posted in custom profile, custom profile, Hand Cut Dovetails, Hand Tool Woodworking Class, Picture Frames | Tagged #20 biscuit, Birdseye Maple, custom picture frame, hand tool woodwork, hand tool woodworking, Kumiko, Kumiko jigs, miter joint on Sliding Table, Osmo Polyx, smooth plane, Timber Woodworking, Walnut | 2 Comments

Kumiko or “down the rabbit hole!”

Posted on May 28, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

The expression of “down the rabbit hole” came from Greg Merritt who writes a blog called HillBilly Daiku. He’s been doing some Kumiko woodworking and got me intrigued, I laid some of the blame on him and his response was … Continue reading →

Posted in Kumiko, Uncategorized | Tagged bandsaw, Basswood, hand tool woodwork, HillBilly Daiku, jigs, Kumiko, resawn, smooth plane, thickness jig | 4 Comments

First Hand-cut Dovetails in Over a Year!

Posted on February 16, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Hard to believe isn’t it? It sure was for me when I calculated the time. The last big dovetailed project was my Armoire, then Diane and I did our 6 month Scottsdale adventure where my focus was carving and gilding … Continue reading →

Posted in Etsy Store, Hand Cut Dovetails, Hand Planes, Hand Tool Woodworking, Tutorial | Tagged correcting errors, handout dovetail, HillBilly Daiku, Lie-Nielsen #66, rabbet block plane, scribe joints, shouldered joints, smooth plane, Stanley 140 trick, woodworking mistakes | 2 Comments

SawStop Sliding Table Jig and Other Shop Happenings

Posted on June 19, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

The heat is on here in Las Vegas, a bit earlier than expected but when I get to the shop at 7-8:00 am it’s already in the low 80’s and humidity around 2-3%. I’ll work until there is too much … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Planes, Hand Tool Woodworking, Johns Armoire, Mortise and Tenon Joint, SawStop Sliding Table | Tagged Genuine Mahogany, John's Armoire, miter joint on Sliding Table, SawStop, sliding table jig, smooth plane, Tried and True Danish oil | 5 Comments

Fitting Lee Valley Brass Leg Tip #01A4535

Posted on February 16, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

The wood used for the Mechanical Cellarette is Bubinga which I’m learning is a pretty challenging material to work with. The legs are approximately 1 3/4″ square and the initial plan was to taper the insides of them with the bandsaw then … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical Cellarette, Uncategorized | Tagged Black Diamond Revolt headlamp, brass leg tips, Bubinga, friction fit, headlamp, how to fit leg tips, Lee Valley Leg Tip, sliding bevel square, smooth plane, tablesaw tapers | 1 Comment

A (much needed) Neighborly Diversion

Posted on December 17, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

As work continues on the Armoire the thought occasionally crosses my mind that this is a big undertaking! Having discussed my procedure on the blog about how I intend to go about it and not hearing suggestions regarding other ways … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Auriou Rasps, gimlet, radius, smooth plane | 1 Comment

So Close I Can Almost Taste It!!

Posted on April 20, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

You wouldn’t believe how happy I am to be at this stage. The top is completely roughed out and now that I see it laying on the rest of the cabinet my vision and sketches have come to life — great! … Continue reading →

Posted in HDTV Stand | Tagged hand planing, jack plane, jointer plane, router, Sapele, Scrub Plane, smooth plane, tapered ends, winding sticks | 5 Comments